Former college football standout Justin Blackmon was arrested for public intoxication on Saturday, April 19, with a police report obtained by TMZ Sports revealing details of the incident.
The 35-year-old ex-Oklahoma State University receiver’s arrest drew attention over the weekend, with fans noting his altered appearance in the mugshot.
According to the police report, officers responded to a call at 1:32 AM regarding a “larger black male” lying on the ground. By the time they arrived, the man had gotten up and walked into a campus building. Upon making contact, officers observed that Blackmon was unsteady on his feet, smelled strongly of alcohol, and was wearing wet clothes. His speech was described as “slurred and confusing.”
When questioned about his actions, Blackmon told officers he was attempting to walk home. However, when asked for his destination, he repeatedly mentioned “Stillwater,” a town, but admitted he did not live there, saying, “You got me.” He then complied with officers’ instructions to turn around and place his hands behind his back.
The report noted that two sets of handcuffs were required due to Blackmon’s body size and the girth of his wrists. When being escorted to a patrol car, officers found he was unable to fit in the back seat because of his size. As a result, a larger patrol car was brought in, and Blackmon was transported to jail for booking and processing.
Blackmon, who stands at 6’2″ and weighs 230 pounds, is about 20 pounds heavier than his playing weight during his time at OSU and in the NFL. After a promising college career, Blackmon was drafted fifth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2012 NFL Draft. However, his professional career was cut short when he was indefinitely suspended for multiple violations of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.